1.
freshly picked; freshly harvested; freshly caught
produce or seafood that has just been harvested or caught and is at peak freshness
Compounds
採れる (to be picked/caught) + 立て (just done)
Writing
- 採れ立て - for vegetables, fruits (picked)
- 獲れ立て - for fish, seafood (caught)
- Often written in hiragana: とれたて
Common patterns
The ~立て pattern indicates something freshly done:
Usage
Often used in advertising to emphasize quality and freshness of produce:
- 産地直送 - direct from the production area
- 朝採り - picked in the morning